Question 1

If you memorize information, you are learning to _____.&#10;A) recall&#10;B) recognize&#10;C) think critically&#10;D) analyze

Accepted Answer

Memorizing information primarily enhances the ability to recall or retrieve the memorized information from memory.

Question 2

The three Rs of remembering are _____.&#10;A) realize, recognize, retain&#10;B) realize, retain, retrieve&#10;C) record, retain, retrieve&#10;D) recognize, retain, retrieve

Accepted Answer

record, retain, retrieve&#10;

Question 3

One way to address the _____ aspect of test anxiety is to stop nonproductive self-talk.&#10;A) cognitive&#10;B) emotional&#10;C) behavioral&#10;D) physiological

Accepted Answer

The cognitive aspect of test anxiety involves how we think, including nonproductive self-talk, which can exacerbate anxiety. Addressing this involves changing thought patterns.

Question 4

You use your working memory when you _____.&#10;A) store knowledge&#10;B) remember a phone number long enough to dial it&#10;C) retrieve information&#10;D) none of these is correct

Accepted Answer

Working memory is used for temporarily holding information available for processing. Remembering a phone number long enough to dial it is a classic example of using working memory, as it involves holding information in mind for a short period of time for immediate use.

Question 5

Tests that ask you to recognize the correct answer from several alternatives are _____.&#10;A) subjective&#10;B) objective&#10;C) relative&#10;D) difficult

Accepted Answer

Tests that require you to recognize the correct answer from several alternatives are considered objective because they have a clear, definitive answer and do not require the scorer to interpret or judge the response.

Question 6

Verbal or visual memory aids are called _____.&#10;A) sound devices&#10;B) visual devices&#10;C) mnemonic devices&#10;D) kinesthetic devices

Accepted Answer

Mnemonic devices are techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something. They can be verbal or visual.

Question 7

Which of the following is a part of memory?&#10;A) Sensory&#10;B) Working&#10;C) Long term&#10;D) All of these are correct

Accepted Answer

All of these are correct because sensory memory, working memory, and long-term memory are all components of the human memory system, each serving different functions in the process of storing and recalling information.

Question 8

An essay question that asks you to examine two or more things to find similarities will often use the verb _____.&#10;A) compare&#10;B) contrast&#10;C) define&#10;D) discuss

Accepted Answer

Compare is the verb used when you are asked to examine two or more things to find similarities. Contrast, on the other hand, would be used to find differences.

Question 9

To prepare before a test, you should _____.&#10;A) find out what the test will cover&#10;B) make a study schedule&#10;C) manage your energy&#10;D) all of these are correct

Accepted Answer

All of these options are important steps in preparing for a test, as they help ensure you are well-prepared and organized.

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT enhance memory and recall?&#10;A) Emotions&#10;B) Connections&#10;C) Personalization&#10;D) Distractions

Accepted Answer

Distractions generally impair the ability to focus and encode memories effectively, unlike emotions, connections, and personalization, which can enhance memory and recall by making information more relevant or engaging.

Question 11

To perform well during the test you should _____.&#10;A) preview the exam&#10;B) ignore the directions&#10;C) complete true-false questions first&#10;D) tackle the difficult questions first

Accepted Answer

The answer of To perform well during the test you...

Question 12

According to researchers, our working memory can typically recall how many pieces of information at a time?&#10;A) 5, plus or minus 2&#10;B) 7, plus or minus 2&#10;C) 9, plus or minus 2&#10;D) 11, plus or minus 2

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to researchers, our working memory can...

Question 13

The concept of finding ways you can relate what you're memorizing to your own life is called _____.&#10;A) feel&#10;B) connect&#10;C) personalize&#10;D) rehearse

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept of finding ways you can...

Question 14

The most effective learners use what kind of processing?&#10;A) Surface-level&#10;B) Deep-level&#10;C) Focused-level&#10;D) Attentive-level

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most effective learners use what kind...

Question 15

Why is cramming a bad idea?&#10;A) Your anxiety level will rise quickly.&#10;B) Your sleep will suffer.&#10;C) Your immune system may go haywire.&#10;D) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is cramming a bad idea?&#10;A) Your...

Question 16

Which of these is least true about cheating?&#10;A) Cheating will save you time.&#10;B) Cheating snowballs.&#10;C) Cheating can end your academic career.&#10;D) Cheating is wrong.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these is least true about...

Question 17

Which of the following components of relief for test anxiety is an observable indication of stress?&#10;A) Cognitive&#10;B) Emotional&#10;C) Behavioral&#10;D) Physiological

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following components of relief...

Question 18

Which of the following is a memory principle that could help an actor memorize lines?&#10;A) Checking&#10;B) Choosing&#10;C) Chunking&#10;D) Chopping

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a memory...

Question 19

To reduce test anxiety, you should do which of the following?&#10;A) Relieve some stress with physical activity.&#10;B) Teach yourself how to relax.&#10;C) Monitor your mood.&#10;D) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To reduce test anxiety, you should do...

Question 20

Mastering memory depends on which question?&#10;A) Who is learning?&#10;B) What needs to be learned?&#10;C) How will learning be tested?&#10;D) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mastering memory depends on which question?&#10;A) Who...

Deck 9: Developing Memory, Taking Tests